A family member of mine has been a herion addict for the kast 6 years, ?

Question

they have tried getting of it but always ends up back on it now after problem after problem and constant things wrong with them they have now started saying they are hearing voices in there head! this is a bit worring and i just need to no if this is a sigh of them becoming skittso (dont no how to spell it) and if this is a side affect to the heroin?

Answer 1

Schizophrenics do tend to be drug users. Has your friend tried going to a clinic/rehab that uses methadone to wean off the heroin? Psychotherapy would help as well. People who use/abuse substances typically do so to run away from traumas they've suffered or life in general. Some people don't have the emotional tools learned to get them through life so they use drugs/alcohol. If your friend is hearing voices they should see a doctor to see how they are physically then definitely see to their drug use and/or mental issues. Don't make their problem your problem. All you can do is give them information and what they decide to do with that info is up to them. Good luck and be well.  

Answer 2

Sounds more like a side effect to speed, cocaine or other amphetamines.